ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 Overview

Front view

Webcam privacy shutter

Slide the webcam privacy shutter to cover or uncover the camera lens. It is designed to protect your privacy.

Side view

Bottom view

 Emergency-reset hole

If the computer stops responding and you cannot turn it off by pressing the power button, reset your computer:

1. Disconnect your computer from ac power.
2. Insert a straightened paper clip into the hole to cut off power supply temporarily.
3. Connect your computer to ac power and then turn on your computer.

Set up your computer

This section helps you to set up your computer and get it ready for use.

Turn on the computer

Follow the instructions to turn on your computer.

Step 1.    Connect the power adapter to your computer. 

Step 2.    Connect the power cord to the ac power adapter.

Step 3.    Plug the power cord into the ac power.

Step 4.    Press the power button to turn on your computer.

FnLock and function keys

Other general keyboard shortcuts

* for selected models

Use the TrackPoint pointing device

The TrackPoint pointing device enables you to perform all the functions of a traditional mouse, such as pointing, clicking, and scrolling.

Use the TrackPoint pointing device

TrackPoint pointing stick

Use your finger to apply pressure to the pointing-stick nonslip cap in any direction parallel to the keyboard. The pointer on the screen moves accordingly. The higher the pressure applied, the faster the pointer moves.

 TrackPoint buttons

The left-click button and right-click button correspond to the left and right buttons on a traditional mouse. Press and hold the dotted middle button while using your finger to applying pressure to the pointing stick in the vertical or horizontal direction. Then, you can scroll through the document, Web site, or apps.

Press Ctrl + dotted middle button + TrackPoint pointing stick at the same time to zoom in or zoom out.

Disable the TrackPoint pointing device

The TrackPoint pointing device is active by default. To disable the device:

1. Open the Start menu, and then click Settings ➙ Devices ➙ Mouse.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to disable TrackPoint.

Use the trackpad

You can use the trackpad to perform all the pointing, clicking, and scrolling functions of a traditional mouse. It is ideal for you to use for occasions with high portability requirements, for example, business trips.

Notes:

• Some gestures are not available in the following cases:
  • if the last action was done from the TrackPoint pointing device.
  • when you are using certain apps.
  • when you are using two or more fingers and your fingers are too close.
• Trackpad might be insensitive in the following cases:
  • when you position your fingers too close to the edge of trackpad .
  • when you touch the trackpad with wet fingers.
    • if the trackpad surface is stained with water or oil. Turn off the computer first. Then, gently wipe the trackpad surface with a soft and lint-free cloth that is moistened with lukewarm water or computer cleaner.

  • Charge the computer

     

    Use ac power

    Power source of the ac power adapter:

    • Power: 65 W
    • Sine-wave input at 50 Hz to 60 Hz
    • Input rating of the ac power adapter: 100 V to 240 V ac, 50 Hz to 60 Hz
    • Output rating of the ac power adapter: 20 V dc, 3.25 A

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    When the battery power is low, charge your battery by connecting your computer to ac power with the supplied power adapter. The 65 W ac power adapter supports the rapid charge function, the battery is 80% charged in about one hour when the computer is turned off. The actual charging time depends on the battery size, the physical environment, and whether you are using the computer.

     

    Battery charging is also affected by its temperature. The recommended temperature range for charging the battery is between 10°C (50°F) and 35°C (95°F).

    Note: Some models may not ship with ac adapters or power cords. Use only the certified adapters and power cords provided by Lenovo that comply with the requirements of relevant national standards to charge the product. It is recommended to use the Lenovo qualified adapters. You can refer to https:// www.lenovo.com/us/en/compliance/eu-doc.

      

     

    Notes: To maximize the life of the battery:

    • Use the battery until the charge is depleted and recharge the battery completely before using it. Once the battery is fully charged, it must discharge to 94% or lower before it will be allowed to recharge again.
    • Keep the battery from full charge when it is not in heavy use. For more information, refer to the Battery settings tab in the power section of the Vantage app.
    • The battery may optimize its full charge capacity based on your usage. After prolonged periods of limited use, full battery capacity may not be available until you discharge to as low as 20% and recharge completely. For more information, refer to the power section of the Vantage app.

  • Use P-to-P 2.0 (Peer to Peer 2.0) charging function

    Both USB-C connectors (Thunderbolt 4) on the computer feature the Lenovo-unique P-to-P 2.0 charging function. To use the function, ensure that Always On USB and Charge in Battery Mode are enabled in UEFI BIOS of your computers, so that the function works even when the computers are off or in hibernation mode.